Fight or flight is a typical physical anxiety symptom in anxiety disorders. This is characterized by the heightened aggression or strong desire to flee. This is a common response to life-threatening situations in most animals. However, people who have anxiety disorder experience this feeling even if the situation does not warrant it. If the physical anxiety symptom begins to affect the life of the person, medication and treatment is required.

Physical Anxiety Symptom – How To Detect Anxiety Disorders

Physical anxiety symptoms result from the body re-directing most of its resources to the major muscle groups (legs, arms) that we‘ll be able to use for fighting with what we consider “an enemy” or running away from it.

There are many types of anxiety disorders and each variant has its own set of visible signs. People, however, tend to ignore these signs and try to live normally. While some mild cases of anxiety disorders can go away on their own, the more serious variants don’t. If left untreated, these anxiety disorders can severely affect the lives of sufferers. People should be aware of the symptoms so they can get treatment quickly.

· Immobilizing or Intense Fear – If you experience such an intense form of anxiety that you feel that you can’t move or do anything – there is a good chance that you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Your chances of having the disorder is much greater if the anxiety attacks frequently occur. This feeling of irrational fear is frequently triggered by an event, situation or object.

· Lack of Concentration – It’s possible that a person who is suffering from concentration problems is suffering from an anxiety disorder. Such people have difficulty focusing on their tasks because of persistent irrational fears. This is also one of the most evident symptoms.

· Depression – Most people have anxiety disorders that are rooted in depression. People who lack energy, avoid socializing, and generally spend their time all by themselves may be suffering from depression. To treat the anxiety attacks, the doctor must remove its cause – in this case the source of depression. Depression is usually hard to detect. People should make an effort to ensure that their friends and families are not suffering from depression.

· Phobias – Most people who have anxiety problems also have phobias. In this scenario, the physical anxiety symptom is situational. This means that only specific incidences and scenarios trigger the anxiety attack.

· None of the energy can be wasted on half-processed food and as there is poor blood flow in the stomach the body tries to get rig of all unneeded food one way or another. Vomiting and nausea are two reflexes controlled by the central nervous system. In case of danger vomiting is triggered, causing abdominal discomfort.

· They also might have diarrhea or experience frequent need to go to the toilet.

· Other unnecessary at the time of danger functions as saliva production are simply shut down. That is why most people during anxiety attacks experience such sensations as dryness around your lips, dry mouth and difficulty to swallow (lump in the throat)

· When nervous system is irritated, we become highly aware of our body. Sometimes we might get a feeling like an ant is crawling on or body (Paraesthesias).

· A rapid or pounding heartbeat (palpitations).

· Increased sweating.

· Visible shaking or internal trembling.

· Experience a choking feeling, or find it difficult to swallow.

· Shortness of breath or a feeling of being smothered.

· Feel as though you are having a heart attack associated with pain or discomfort in your chest.

· Discomfort in the stomach including nausea, bloating or indigestion.

· Light headedness or dizziness.

· Feel as though everything around you isn’t real.

· Feel as if you don’t really exist.

· Feel as if you are losing control of your life or that you are going crazy.

· You may feel a tingling or numbness in your face or extremities.

· You may experience hot flushes or chills.

· Headaches

· Fatigue

· Insomnia